Essays

How the mighty have fallen

“How the mighty have fallen, how the mighty have fallen, how the mighty have fallen.” David repeats this mournful phrase three times in 2 Samuel…

Easter dresses

I couldn’t be more melted. I’m glad they don’t know how I’m feeling because, if they did, they could easily take advantage of me right…

Innate miracles

How many different miracles are you praying for right now? If you’re like me, you’re probably talking to God about dozens of situations that need His…

Night terrors

They’re pretty awful aren’t they? Have you ever had a child or a loved one experience the phenomena of night terrors? If you have, you…

Only you can start forest fires

Do you remember Smokey the Bear and his somber admonition: “Only you…can prevent forest fires”? Growing up in the rugged wilderness of the Pacific Northwest,…

Homesick

“God on high, hear my prayer. In my need you have always been there. He is young, he’s afraid. Let him rest, heaven blessed. Bring…

Lonely at the top

It’s lonely at the top. Do you agree with that statement? Has it been true for you in your ministry experience? Some leaders renounce that…

Mid-season trades

Carmello Anthony is no longer a Denver Nugget. I’m sure that news is less than unimportant to you non-basketball fans; however, to those of us…

Bitter herbs

Well my daughters have officially reached a milestone in their march toward adolescence. They’ve said goodbye to tasty, bubble gum flavored amoxicillin, and started taking…

Go to the well, baby!

Image via Wikipedia In 1996 Evander Holyfield won a technical knockout over the wildly favored Mike Tyson and went on to secure his place among…